Savor the Smoky Turkey and Black Bean Soup: A Spicy Delight

Ingredients

• A tablespoon of vegetable oil
• Finely chopped large onion
• Thinly sliced green bell pepper
• Thinly sliced red bell pepper
• Two cups of chicken stock
• Four cups of vegetable juice (such as V-8®)
• Two cans of rinsed and drained black beans (14 ounces each)
• Three cups of shredded smoked turkey
• A can of diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
• A spoonful of minced garlic
• Two spoons of lemon juice
• A tablespoon of ground cumin
• Two teaspoons of chili powder
• A minced jalapeno pepper (adjust to taste)
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of ground black pepper

Step 1

Begin by warming up some vegetable oil in a big pot on high heat. Add in some chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and sauté them until they become soft and fragrant, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Next, gently pour in the chicken stock and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in some vegetable juice, black beans, cooked turkey, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, a splash of fresh lemon juice, a dash of cumin, a sprinkle of chili powder, some diced jalapeno for a kick, and a pinch of salt and pepper into the pot. Increase the heat to medium and let the soup come to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 to 30 minutes, letting all the flavors blend together beautifully.

Step 3

Pro tip: Feel free to garnish your soup with some fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice before serving for an extra burst of flavor!